Bio Packaging Technician 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday

About the role

Zoetis is the world's largest Manufacturer and Supplier of Animal Pharmaceuticals. Our plant in Lincoln, NE, manufactures high-quality medicines for dogs, cats, and livestock. The facility is recognized as one of Nebraska's Safest Companies and has a long-standing presence in the Lincoln community.

Responsibilities

• Record Keeping and Documentation
• Operate assigned equipment, such as PLC-controlled packaging lines, vision systems, etc.
• Clean production equipment and facilities.
• Set-up/ disassemble production equipment.
• Operate specific in-process devices associated with the equipment.
• Operate material handling devices, including electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and hi-lifts.
• Apply the metric system to assigned process calculations.
• Follow all SOPs/cGMPs applicable to the area.
• Maintain good safety practices, including lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per SOPs.
• Make decisions, including delegating questionable issues upward, following directions, identifying "out-of-spec" material, and learning key terminology.
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisor.
• Perform PC tasks.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with vision systems and robotic fillers preferred.
• Knowledge of P.C. using Windows based applications preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical school certificate, or 1-2 years of college education.
• One year of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Basic understanding of mechanical skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Ability to move up and down stairs/ladders.
• Good lifting techniques.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to product dust/particulate.
• Exposure to loud noise.
• Exposure to temperature variations.
• Exposure to heights of up to 25 ft., e.g., tops of silos and tops of blenders.

Benefits

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• 4 weeks accrued paid vacation and 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match with company profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan repayment program.
• Great Health, personal, and family benefits starting day 1.

Pay

Salary range: $XX - $YY per hour.

Schedule

3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:30am. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Summary

Work as part of a team operating biological packaging lines. Operate packaging equipment and other related tasks. Maintain accurate and concurrent documentation of all tasks completed. Demonstrate good attendance.